Finance & Accounting Recruitment Leader - Hybrid Growth

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Commission & bonus potential

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead the Finance & Accounting division. You will lead a team of consultants, drive business development, and oversee end-to-end recruitment for junior to executive finance professionals.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on client engagement in a hybrid setup. Applicants should have 5–7 years in recruitment, with a strong Finance & Accounting background, and a proven ability to grow client relationships

Qualifications

• Progressive recruitment experience with a strong Finance & Accounting focus.
• Proven track record of leading recruitment teams and driving business development.
• Deep knowledge of finance and accounting market, roles, and compensation structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Finance & Accounting recruitment consultants, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive business development initiatives, identifying and securing new client relationships within the finance and accounting sector.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for senior finance and accounting roles, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to the financial services market.
• Manage key client accounts, advising on talent acquisition and market trends.
• Conduct market analysis and competitor research to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Achieve and exceed team revenue targets and individual business development goals.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, compliance, and ethical standards in all recruitment activities.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the consultancy.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Finance & Accounting recruitment

Client management

ATS/CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (Commerce/Finance/HR)

Tools

ATS/CRM systems

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead the Finance & Accounting division. You will lead a team of consultants, drive business development, and oversee end-to-end recruitment for junior to executive finance professionals.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on client engagement in a hybrid setup. Applicants should have 5–7 years in recruitment, with a strong Finance & Accounting background, and a proven ability to grow client relationships